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Angels acquire slugger Jorge Soler from Braves for starting pitcher Griffin Canning
Read full article: Angels acquire slugger Jorge Soler from Braves for starting pitcher Griffin CanningThe Los Angeles Angels have acquired outfielder Jorge Soler from the Atlanta Braves in a trade for right-hander Griffin Canning.
White Sox stay at 120 losses as Flexen shines in 7-0 victory over Angels
Read full article: White Sox stay at 120 losses as Flexen shines in 7-0 victory over AngelsThe Chicago White Sox averted a record-breaking loss for the third straight day, beating the Los Angeles Angels 7-0 behind Chris Flexenās sharp pitching performance.
Angels shut down rehab for Mike Trout; place veteran Anthony Rendon on IL with back inflammation
Read full article: Angels shut down rehab for Mike Trout; place veteran Anthony Rendon on IL with back inflammationThe Los Angeles Angels are shutting down the rehab for star Mike Trout after a recent setback in his recovery from meniscus surgery and placed Anthony Rendon on the injured list.
Mike Trout leaving rehab assignment, returning to Southern California to be re-evaluated
Read full article: Mike Trout leaving rehab assignment, returning to Southern California to be re-evaluatedLos Angeles Angels center fielder Mike Trout will not play Wednesday night for Triple-A Salt Lake and is leaving his minor league rehab assignment after one game to be re-evaluated in Southern California.
Angels OF Mike Trout leaves early from first rehab start in minors due to knee soreness
Read full article: Angels OF Mike Trout leaves early from first rehab start in minors due to knee sorenessLos Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout lasted just two innings of his first rehab start in the minors due to soreness in his surgically-repaired left knee.
Mike Trout decided having surgery was better option than being only a DH the rest of the season
Read full article: Mike Trout decided having surgery was better option than being only a DH the rest of the seasonMike Trout decided that having surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his left knee was a better alternative than postponing surgery and being a designated hitter the rest of the season.
Angels star outfielder Mike Trout has knee surgery. Team expects 3-time MVP to return this season.
Read full article: Angels star outfielder Mike Trout has knee surgery. Team expects 3-time MVP to return this season.Los Angeles Angels star Mike Trout had surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his left knee, and the three-time AL MVP is expected to return this season.
The Angels have hired Ron Washington, the 71-year-old's first job as MLB manager since 2014
Read full article: The Angels have hired Ron Washington, the 71-year-old's first job as MLB manager since 2014The Los Angeles Angels hired Ron Washington to be their new manager Wednesday, turning to a veteran baseball mind in an attempt to end nearly a decade of losing baseball.
Braves grown up a bit for NLCS matchup against the Dodgers
Read full article: Braves grown up a bit for NLCS matchup against the Dodgers(AP Photo/Eric Gay)ARLINGTON, Texas ā Those Baby Braves that faced the Los Angeles Dodgers in the playoffs two years ago have grown up a little bit, and have even won a couple of postseason series. āWeāre really, really strong. There will still be no fans for the AL Championship Series games in San Diego. That allotment sold out for Game 1 and three other NLCS games so far, as well as all every World Series game. SHORT HOPSBraves third base coach Ron Washington was manager of the Texas Rangers from 2007-14, including their only World Series appearances in 2010 and 2011.
AcuƱa HR, plunked again, Braves top Marlins 9-5 to open NLDS
Read full article: AcuƱa HR, plunked again, Braves top Marlins 9-5 to open NLDSAcuƱa got things going for the Braves in the bottom of the first when he sent Alcantaraās second pitch into right-center for a homer. Braves manager Brian Snitker said that even though he didnāt believe this pitch was on purpose, the Marlins have hit AcuƱa far too many times. The Braves trailed 4-3 in the seventh before Austin Riley and AcuƱa hit consecutive singles with no outs to chase Alcantara. The shot caused the Braves dugout to erupt with AcuƱa jumping over the railing to celebrate. UP NEXTRight-hander Pablo Lopez will make his postseason debut when he starts for the Marlins in Game 2 against Ian Anderson.
Masking up: Protective coverings not just for MLB dugouts
Read full article: Masking up: Protective coverings not just for MLB dugoutsProtective face coverings won't be out of sight when Major League Baseball resumes in less than two weeks. New York Yankees outfielder Clint Frazier has been experimenting with various masks during intrasquad scrimmages. At 68, Washington has seen fellow Braves coach Eric Young Sr. and Mets hitting coach Chili Davis opt out this season. I trust the protocol that MLB has in place and I also trust Ron Washington even more.This is very safe, he said Sunday, adding, Sixty games? More umpires are expected to start working intrasquad games this week.
What Would Have Been: World Series rematch at MLB midpoint
Read full article: What Would Have Been: World Series rematch at MLB midpointThe Astros were scheduled to spend July 4 in the nation's capital during a three-game series against the defending World Series champion Nationals. Houston won all three games at Nationals Park last October. The Associated Press looks at some of the sporting events that had been scheduled the week of June 29-July 5:WORLD SERIES REMATCH: The Houston Astros were scheduled to spend July 4 in the nation's capital during a three-game series against the defending World Series champion Washington Nationals. Houston won all three games at Nationals Park last October. WASH IN TEXAS: Ron Washington is the winningest manager for the Rangers, and led them to their only two World Series appearances in 2010 and 2011.